LNER - Apprentice Train Driver - Kings Cross (14/02/23)

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LNER Kings Cross depot recruiting for apprentice (trainee) train drivers - 14/02/2023. Advert below.

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[Saeem6]

Just got an email about the role at Kings Cross for LNER as an Apprentice Train Driver. Any tips for the SJT questions as I was told they seem quite easy but they are quite strict as to what answers are correct.

 

[redpin]

Think about "Safety" as number one priority in all the questions!

 

[Samzino]

I applied tho I'll have to somehow find out where my GCSE certificates are. I have my A level ones and know my GCSE grades as they're on my CV and old employer but u assume LNER is quite strict with seeing the certificates. Anyone know if that's true. Might have to order the certificate replacements as a last resort.

 

[PG]

I'm assuming that the proof reading wasn't entirely thorough or perhaps this is a deliberate mistake...

Our Azuma launch continues full steam ahead and we're on the hunt for a new generation of Drivers to join the team at our Edinburgh depot.

 

[Chippychips]

I applied tho I'll have to somehow find out where my GCSE certificates are. I have my A level ones and know my GCSE grades as they're on my CV and old employer but u assume LNER is quite strict with seeing the certificates. Anyone know if that's true. Might have to order the certificate replacements as a last resort.

They will ask you to upload certificates I believe... maybe not at application stage but definitely at some point in the process.
They have it written on their site and advise what to do if you dont have certificates or the qualifications they require.
https://lnerjobs.co.uk/jobs/apprenticeships/

 

[Samzino]

I'm assuming that the proof reading wasn't entirely thorough or perhaps this is a deliberate mistake...

Yeh must have been a last minute reupload and tweak of the Edi Driver post previous

They will ask you to upload certificates I believe... maybe not at application stage but definitely at some point in the process.
They have it written on their site and advise what to do if you dont have certificates or the qualifications they require.
https://lnerjobs.co.uk/jobs/apprenticeships/

Cheers

 

[mrredrunner100]

Annoyingly I can’t apply, I failed the psychometric test with another company in November

Though could I apply on the basis that by the time it actually gets round to that point, 6 months will have passed? Think I already know the answer but would this be possible

 

[Class2ldn]

Normally can't apply until the 6 months is up.

 

[LCC106]

It’s situational judgment. Just answer HONESTLY and don’t spend too much time thinking about each question. They want to test your natural approach, not what you think they want to hear based on what people say on the forum. Not wanting to sound harsh. Not everyone is naturally suited to the job.

 

[Frankie4763]

Anyone know what they’re like to work for. £73000 is pretty hefty, what’s the TCs like?

 

[anglian96]

Anyone know what they’re like to work for. £73000 is pretty hefty, what’s the TCs like?

T&Cs are quite poor compare to most but the wage makes up for it. I know they have a few links were you don't have a banding and aslong youve had your 12 hours off you could go from a day to night or night to day shift etc. This was around a year ago I was shown this so things could have changed

 

[Frankie4763]

T&Cs are quite poor compare to most but the wage makes up for it. I know they have a few links were you don't have a banding and aslong youve had your 12 hours off you could go from a day to night or night to day shift etc. This was around a year ago I was shown this so things could have changed

Thanks Chad….money isn’t everything

 

[AG1994]

Annoyingly I can’t apply, I failed the psychometric test with another company in November

Though could I apply on the basis that by the time it actually gets round to that point, 6 months will have passed? Think I already know the answer but would this be possible

With the way LNER have been hiring the psychometrics for this will probably be within a few weeks, definitely not 6 months. It’s clear from the other threads here that successful applicants are going from application to offer of employment within 4-6 weeks.

T&Cs are quite poor compare to most but the wage makes up for it. I know they have a few links were you don't have a banding and aslong youve had your 12 hours off you could go from a day to night or night to day shift etc. This was around a year ago I was shown this so things could have changed

Nothing like this, and doubt it ever was!

 

[Chippychips]

Annoyingly I can’t apply, I failed the psychometric test with another company in November

Though could I apply on the basis that by the time it actually gets round to that point, 6 months will have passed? Think I already know the answer but would this be possible

Who did you sit the psychometrics with?

 

[golfsareus]

Applications now closed, managed to get mine in just in time, does anyone know if they accept the psychometrics up to 5 years or do they a shorter time frame?

 

[Unicorn7]

Applications now closed, managed to get mine in just in time, does anyone know if they accept the psychometrics up to 5 years or do they a shorter time frame?

Applications are still open, just checked the link above. 5 years for psychometrics.

 

[Zest49]

Hi
Does anyone have an email for HR? My application was just stuck there half done without cv having uploaded, had an issue but the application is still showing when I log in. Basically just needed cv to upload from phone to complete.

 

[Branston]

How is everyone getting on with the tests on the application? Done mine tonight and have got to do the video interview next

 

[amansid]

How is everyone getting on with the tests on the application? Done mine tonight and have got to do the video interview next

Hey
So you done the SJT, error checking and the Verbal Reasoning?

 

[Branston]

Hey
So you done the SJT, error checking and the Verbal Reasoning?

Hi,
Yes I completed those today.
Have you?

 

[amansid]

I was halfway through the SJT and it logged me off and now the vacancy is closed!!!

 

[golfsareus]

How is everyone getting on with the tests on the application? Done mine tonight and have got to do the video interview next

Done the video interview last night and now just a wait to see if I got to the next stage

 

[Branston]

Done the video interview last night and now just a wait to see if I got to the next stage

Nice one, hope it went ok?!
I’ve not done a video interview before, used to talking to people not myself

 

[golfsareus]

Nice one, hope it went ok?!
I’ve not done a video interview before, used to talking to people not myself

It’s impossible to gauge when talking to yourself much easier when talking to someone else, no idea how long there take to come back to us after this.

 

[Branston]

It’s impossible to gauge when talking to yourself much easier when talking to someone else, no idea how long there take to come back to us after this.

Yeah I know what you mean! I’ve never done a video interview, but can guarantee I much prefer getting a flow with the interviewer face to face!
Doing mine this afternoon when a bit more peace and quiet in the house!!

 

[golfsareus]

Yeah I know what you mean! I’ve never done a video interview, but can guarantee I much prefer getting a flow with the interviewer face to face!
Doing mine this afternoon when a bit more peace and quiet in the house!!

Best of luck! Have you applied for any other companies before hand or this your first try?

 

[Branston]

Best of luck! Have you applied for any other companies before hand or this your first try?

No not my first go.
You?

 

[beepcop]

Gave the video interview a whirl earlier. Just couldn't get into it. Found it impossibly hard as the lack of response from anyone made it such an artificial situation I just couldn't get into a rhythm of answering the questions and ended up sat there in what seemed like endless periods of silence, culminating in stopping entirely and being unable to record any more. Good luck to those in the running still and I hope you fare well.

 

[golfsareus]

Gave the video interview a whirl earlier. Just couldn't get into it. Found it impossibly hard as the lack of response from anyone made it such an artificial situation I just couldn't get into a rhythm of answering the questions and ended up sat there in what seemed like endless periods of silence, culminating in stopping entirely and being unable to record any more. Good luck to those in the running still and I hope you fare well.

You never know you might be ok bud, I don’t think there be watched by anyone they just looking for key words at this stage.